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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-23
A WOMAN'S DISCOVERY.

Another wonderful discovery has
been made and that too by lady in this
county. Disease fastened its clutches
upon her and fer seven years she with
stood Its Severest, tests. but her vitual
organs were undermined and death seem
ed imminent. For three months she
coughed necessarily and could not sleep.
She bought of US bottle of Dr. Ming S
New Discovery for Consumption and was
so much relieved on taking first dose
that she slept all night and with one bot
tie has been mlraculouslv cured. Her
name is Mrs. Luther Lutz." Thus write
W. G. Hamrick Il Co, of Shelby, n. c.
Get free trial bottle at E 7. White
head L Co.'S Drug store.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-23
NJ Q T | c. { !!
LAND SALE!

BY virtue Of deed of Trust duly
made to me ty |. W. Bass, | will
sell at PUBLIC AUCTION, foI
CASH, st the Post Office door i'll
Scotland Neck, on Thursday, Oct
ober 27th, 1897, at 10 A. NJ, sharp
the following tract of land, the
tract lying in Halifax county, about
) miles from Scotland Neck, az
joining the lands of DR.. NJ. T. Say
age, j. G. Bass and others; Con-
tanning about $50 acres, and
known as the |. w. Bass tract.
THOS. II. BATTLE,
Rocky Mount, n. G. Trustee
sep23 4w.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-23
LOCAL ITEMS.
eVv advertisements

New Advertisement
The CaSket.-C. F. Greenwood & Bro,
Velline.-Fellne Soap Co
Lime, Salt, &c.-Nottingham & Wrenn.
Windows, Doors, &c,-Luther Sheldon.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-23
IT'S 4 PLEASURE.

writes Mrs. Eliza Ann Smith, of Vermil-
lion. Erie Co, Ohio, to tell the ladies
everywhere that nothing surpasses DR..
Harter's Iron Tonic for all irregularities.
1T cured me when the physicians and
all other remedies failed
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-23
For THREE MONTHS, on trial, IS CENTS
sep23 4w.

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broadway and :'irL ;'!""c, New York
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-23


Windows, Doors, &c,-Luther Sheldon.
Uofiman's ties are the neatest.
Wine Sap tobacco is always the best.
Read notice Of Mr.. Thos. II. Battle.
Try Harris + years old corn whiskey,
It is the best.
100 bcdsteads at E, B, Higgs 4 Co. 5.
Cahco at SC, at TIof'man'S.
Dress goods in endless variety at a
bargain, at Edmondson & Josey's.
Big line fine lamps. E. B. Higgs & Co.
ilsffmsn's lac. worStcd can't be beat.
Rihemen, read your TreasuFer's notice.
For your best punches and good drink S
at R. w. Harms.
Big line hardware. B. Higgs Co.
In unblcached domestic Hoffman will
give wonderful bargains.
There was preaching at Kehukee last
saturday and Sunday,
Tew Goods, New Goods at Edmond
son 4 JoseS's.
Call at N. p. Jcsey & Co.'s and get a
plug IF Wine Sap tobacco.
Ifyou want beautiful buggy blanket
uohman's got it.
Mems hats Is cts. E. B. Higgs & Co.
Hoffman has the best line Of red and
white flannel in the market.
Miss Lena Cherry, ofLewiston, IS visit
Ing Miss Penza Madry of this place.
For First Glass billiard and pool
tootn at Il ". Harfisi:
Rubber betting and press rope at
Eamondson < Jogey's.
Boys hats 10 cts. E. B. Hggs & Co.
Hoffman has the largest and cheapest
stock of pant goods in town.
We were glad to see Mr.. Geo Manning
in town this week. He has tnany friends
here.
A complete line of gents furnishing
goods NJ Hoffman.
To walk fifty yards may save you fivo
dollars by going to Edmondson & Josey>s
for what you want.
Mems brogan shoes 100. E. B. Hlggs
Co,
R. W. HARRIS is selling to SUIT the
times very low.
Bead dress trimming is the most stylish
this fall Hoffman has grand assert
ment.
We have sample of what we think is
very fine tobacco, handed to US b. Mr..
John Williams.
We ale prepared to furnish bagging
and ties in quantities at Norfolk quota
tons. Edmondson & Josey.
Smoke the SOLON SINGLE cigars
and Back Crook at R. W. Harris.
I4l prs Battle shoes at E. B. Higgs /
Co.'S.
Try pair of Means 81 shoe. NJ. HoH-
mans.
The handsomest line of Ladies Dress
Goods ever exhibited in Scotland Neck,
may be seen by calling at n. B. Josey
( Co.'S.
We have no room for Vox's let
ter Of Ringwood, but it will appear
next week.
Don't deceive yourself by spending
your money before coming and getting
our rock bottom prices.
Edmondson & Josey.
Gents fine lace shoe l.35, E. B. Higgs
L Co.
For hands9me Jersey call at Hof>
mans.
Try HARRIS regulator. Good for
chIlIs.
McSsrs. Edmondscn & Josey are the
only merchants who sell the Celebrated
Eclipse Cotton planter in this place.
The incest line of ladies', gents and
children 5 hose can be found at Hcflman's.
Gents fine Congress shoe 1.35. E. B.
Higgs i Co,
A nee line of kerry and glassware
at Edmondson & Josey IS,
If you want good chewing tobacco
call for Wine Sap at n. B. Josey Co.'S.
The Temperance Association met III
Pttman's Hall Monday night. Several
new members were omitted.
Gents fine button shoe l 30. E. b.
Hlggs L Co.
l. N<
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-23
SCOTLAND NECK MOUNTED RIFLEMeK
You are requested to see me on
business of Importance by the 28th
day of the present month.
W. a. DU Nm, Treasurer.
TYPHOID, SCARLET AND YELLOW
FEVERS, MEASLES, DIPHTHERIA,

SMALL PUN, CHULkKA, ETC.
parbys Prophylactic Fluid will destroy
the infection of all ftvers and all contag
ious and infectious diseases Will keep
the atmosphere of any sick-ro0m pure
and who lesome, absorbing and Destroy
v i'll neutralize any bad smell whatever,
not by Disgusting it. but by destroying 1t
Use Darbys Prophylatlc Fluid in every
Slck-rOOm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-23

Mr.. Charles S. Hichborn has been chosen
cashier of the First National Bank.
Oscar Holway Esq. and Mrs. Holway de-
parted on a trip to Nebraska on Wednesday.
Supt. Dame and Inspector Henry Chase of
the railway mail service were in town Thurs
day.
Mr.. Howard Goodwin has been called to
California by dispatch announcing the
serious illness of his father.
At the Congregational church there will be
service at 10 80 A. NJ, with preaching by
Rev. E. N. Smith of Waterville in exchange
with the pastor Young peoples meeting at
6 p M. Preaching at I. All are cordially
invited.
The Maine Historical Society tender a
dinner at the Falmouth House, Portland, to
Hon. J. w. Bradbury on his $50 birthday
which occurs IN June. There will be inter-
estng post prandsl exercises at which Mr..
Bradbury will be one of the speak RS.
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|
thinK 1t was about halt past five oo,ocL vas
terday Frank was making a noise ont doos.
screaming. Walter was busv AZ worL -
! STAIRS and it annoyed him-Frank was IN ,he
naplt OF screaming. He was ont Near tho
panes' ABOUT IL rods from the house. Walter
lame DOWN stairs and said, Prank INNS, atom
nat noise. He went out and when ha
calhe oack he said Frank had the gun Soon
arter, we heard Frank coming in the k;,cben
door. When Walter heard him he s,ar,ed
through the kitchen. Walter turned abont a =
sooh as he saw Frank, ard came ou;ckIv
toward me. l was in the front room. AZ he
turned ne was shot. did not see Frank. I
crossed and locked the sitting room door as
soon as could. Fastened all the windows
as soon as he was shot. Walter said: ION.
no'her' I'd Killed As soon as he was shot
nc started Immediately for the bedroom which
80 iisut ou the sitting room After the shoot
half called but no one came ,hoa
started for Elmer Leonard's honse half a
mile away. Whe left the house | went ont
OF window next to the road While was
aione with Walter l heard Frank once in a
"niie, screaming. After reaching Mr., Leon
a ar, renamed there nearly one hour.
men returned home Walter was not living
lie noise that Frank made sounded like an
insane person. There had been no trouble to
my knowledge between them during the day
walter said, II am shot, am killed. mother >,
70 not remember that he said Frank had shot
MIN, out am satisfied he did do it. [ did not
see Frank after the shooting until about 9
O'Clock this morning. Frank was shy and
AFRAID OF Walter, same as he was of other
people He has been sick great deal. ever
since he was child
Fooler Lewis deposed as follows: | am l8
years of age. Am acquainted with Frank w.
Chsse very little. He has talked with me
ABOUT the shooting of Walter He said he
shot him. The reason he did it was that
Walter fretted him. He was sorry as soon
as he shot him.
Edward Leonard of Lowell, Mass, deposed
as follows: saw Walter Chase after he was
shot, and talked with him about it. Said TO
MIN you are growing weaker now, and if YOU
nave anything to say, we all want 70 under
stand 1t. He said, TELL mother am sorry
| ever abused her; God forgive me-" Then
Elmer Leonard asked him, "where wa. YOU
when he shot your" Walter said, 81 was
coming through the door to the sitting room,
and he shot me in the back l am diving.
Give me some water" He asked for NOR.
Prime.
The Jury's Verdict
was to the effect that Walter A. Chase came
TO his death from the effects of Il gunshot
wound through the left lung inflicted upon
him by Frank w. Chase by double barrelied
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-23

Meeting for men only Sunday afternoon At
o'clock in the Y. M c. A. rooms. All are
welcome.
Unitarian church: Preaching by the pas
tor at 1890 A. NJ; temperance meeting AT
3 2. NJ. All are welcome.
First Christian church on Northern Ave.
Gospel meeting at 1870 A. NJ; Sunday
school at II NJ meeting in the evening at
I O'Clock conducted by several workers. All
are invited.
Universalist church: Morning service with
preaching by the pastor at 10 30 A. NJ Sun
day achool at II NJ, !; prayer and conference
at p. NJ.
Methodist church: There will be love
feast at . 80 O'clock A. NJ at 10 80 an adj
dress with annual reports, and baptism with
reception of members. Other services of the
day as usual.
Services at the Free Baptist church at the
usual hour. Preaching by the pastor; Sun
dav school at noon; young peoples meeting
at 6, and general meeting at in the evening.
Cordial invitation extended to all.
St Marks church, second Sunday affer
Easter: Holy communion, 100 A. NJ. /;
morning service with sermon, 1920; Sunday
school, 2.30 7. NJ. first evensong with cate
chizing, 81 choral eveusong with sermon, I
p. NJ. All cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-23
= Iva llUlUE.
"A shocking Tragedy in the
Town of Clinton.
FRANK Chase Shoots his Rro,n..
Walter Chase.
sending a Charge of Shot Throne.
His Left Lung.
oouno over to the September Term
and Committed.
Fie" of Insanity Urged In M.
Inc PIE" of Insanity Urged In u,u
Favor.

Inc first murder under the ,e,,
,'"ing tue death penalty took place in the
niue town OF Clinton Wednesday aftar,oo,
"hen Frank W. Chase murdered hi. h-o.ho,
waiter, by killing him with douh,o no.
relied shot gun.
VI 'he shocking tragedy was some nine miles
omWaterville at Mobiles ferry. On tho rive,
ROAD Just above the ferry Elvin Chase Iiv.s :,
an oid-fashioned farm house. He h.s 80 Gu
ana three sons The oldest is out West IT.
orner two have always remained At bomo
wafer was "a years Of age, and was know
as peaceaDle. industrious young man and of
soou haoits he was carpenter bv trade
his room nnishihg
Frank, his brother, possessed a pecul;ar
''0 a. 'ilhes ne was morose and ugly.
His Eccentricities
nave LED many to regard him AZ baing mo,
taiiy nnsound. He was an insignificant of.
Iehsl'e looking fellow with semi.diotic
lace' orooping head and rounding shoulders
o. on nion'hs ago he became angry with his
'A.ier, ana since then he has never spoken
WIN him. He had habit of leaving hone
and allowing no one to know of bis wha.e
abouts
Last fall Walter thought his brothers az.
ions were being carried too far He hadn't
seen MN Tor some time, when one day he
Threatened to Thrash Him
II he did not change his course. Frank prom.
ised TO do better, and for several months
there was favorable change
:, south OF the house il clump of pine trees.
Frank had n singular habit Of going there and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-23
Anusetn ents.
MARGARET MATHER.

Miss Margaret Mather appeared as Rosa
lind in GAS You Like It," Fast Day evening
and filled the part with all the grace, beau'!
and talent which have made this charming
actress so great a favorite with the public
The audience was first-class in every respect
Lack of space forbids more extended notice
Sol RUSSELL.
Powerfully cold as our Augusta audiences
are Sol warmed up the crowded house a
Granite Hall, last evening, until every per
son present was surfeited with laughter.
wa. feast of funny frolic throughout anC
all went away well pleased. Croakers ma,
croak that Augusta is poor show town, bu
when really meritorious perform ance i
given in Granite Hall, the people as rule
will be found there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-23

The genial Lewis Corran Of Riverside,
having recently completed servicaple
yopdola for Mr.. E. Stone, ran the craft down
70 the dam Yesterday. 1t is 27xll feet and is
to he used to contain an engine for hosting
coal in discharging vessel cargoes. AT 9
>,o,oot If was f,oated over the dam. empty,
nv Messrs. Connors and George Curtis, COM
inc all right, with the exception of small
quantity of water taken in. A large crowd
&c neople gathered with the expectation the
men would occupy the gondola but found
themselves sold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-23
PHYSICAL SALVATION.
Rlessed Art Thou hove Ill 9th rs =

some of the expressions Of gratitude tor the phv-
steal regeneration wrought by Mrs. Lydia f.. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound read like .he reioicngs
of converts after rei gious revival 1t brings Sal
walton 10 the BODY A lady in franklin Parish, Ia,
writes: al tried one bottle Of yoUr Compound for
Proapsus Uteri and ieucorfhea. | never had any
thing in nv life that did me a. much good. | was
hardly able to walk about without difficulty. could
not step upon ANYTHING without pain. When think
how much good that one bottle did me, feel as II
could fall on my knees TO you aad say: Blessed
art thou above all Others for thou art one of the
greatest benefac. ors that woman ever had"
sepl7eod&wly chwmly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-23

Mr.. T. ii. Gaiford of Church Hill. Nd il 40 thank
u for the restoration Of his wife TO complete health
that he is willing to certify 10 the fact and manner
of her cure. To Mrs Lydia f. Pinkham This is
to certify to the grand effects of your Vegetable
Compound My wife was suffering from terrible
disease which seemed 30 battle the skill of the best
medical men. She in a poor ,languid. depressed.
nervous condition. We finally concluded to try
your Vegetable Compound, and TO our great surprise
the half of bottle had not been taken before
there seemed to be a thorough change in her whole
condition. and now 20 day she is in good health and
entirely relieved from all former depressed feelings.
II nd ,rifo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-23

shot gun. The jury declined to give any
opinion upon the responsibility of the MUIR
derer.
The accused was brought to Water
vile late Thursday afternoon.
On the way down he did not seem
to fully realize the en0rmity of his crime.
He told officer McFadden that Walter came
to the door when he was out in the pines and
said he would warm his jacket, if he didn't
stop yelling. 81 got the gum" ne said ''be-
cause | was mad. | didn't intend to shoot
Walter. | only wanted to wound him and
not kill him. 1 fired just as Walter turned
about. | then went out doors and hid behind
the barn where fired the second barrel"
He was asked why he fred the second bar
rel, when he replied, 81 so mad | was
afraid l might kill somebody else. thought
| had done mischief enough"
When asked why he did not run away, he
SAID, II knew it would be no use because
they'd catch me-
In searching his person
A Small Testament was Found.
When asked where he got it, he said, "Dont
know, but s'pose folks at home put it into my
pocket"
The prisoner was brought to this city on
Jewett's train, yesterday afternoon, in the
custody of Officers Hill and McFadden and
was at once incarceratefl in Jail. His coun-
sci, VIM t. Haines, Esq, accompa MED
Chase, and, after short interval, brought
him into court and asked the judge to order
him sent
To the Insane Hospital
that it might be ascertained whether
he was insane or not. The court stated
that from the prisoners personal appearance
and reasons offered by Mr. Haines he should
grant the request. Chase was removed TO
Jail and will be taken to the asylum today.
The prisoner was found by a Journal re-
porter in one of the basement cells and was
willing to Talk.
"What made you run about yelling and
screechingY' was asked.
Il thought ever ybody was against me, !"
was the reply.
"Did YOU ever hurl anything at any of
your family"
eyes. Last fall my father coming
towards ME in a threatening manner when
threw
Bar of Round Iron
also threw stick of wood through window
once, smashing out the glass.
.suave YOU had any rows with your father
or brother cf lste?"
"No. They have been afraid and did not
dare touch me"
..Why did YOU fire that gun after shooting
YOUR brother?'
81 was afraid should shoot some me else"
Chase spoke in gutteral voice, hesitating,
and mumbiing his words, as though not sreal-
ling what he said He hung his head con-
stantly, never lifting his eyes, and his appear
ance was decidedly a wretched one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-23

We call attention to the statement ii this
paper of the condition of the Mutual Life
Insurance Co. of New York. The company
is 40 we'll known that it needs no word from
us. The statement shows the assets to be
s1l4.1sl, 1868 "a, paid policy holders nearly
sl4, OO0, 900 surplus, over 81 millions, and
almost 400 millions of insurance outstand-
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-23

VIC. Ffeld exhibited the first spring
lambs of the season at his market on Fast
Day. There were five of them, their dressed
weight being 100 pounds, and David Allen
Field of Sidney raised them, while Mr.. James
Rscon brought them to market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-23

"The Bailey Praying Band" closed very
successful series of revival meetings in Lin
coin on Sunday, which place they have been
laborng in since leaving Augusta. 1t has
been many years since any great revival has
taken place in those regions. Thus the peo-
pie came for miles around and sometimes
tested the capacity of the Methodist church,
which society has struggled on for years with
only few members, but will now rejoice in
the addition Of many who will add new life
and strength Some so have given testimony
Of being converted or reclaimed Mr.. Bailey
was present during the last three days and
aided greatly in the work. The "band"
opened meetings in Mattawamkeag, on Mon
day night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-23

Sheriff McFadden was in Ellsworth yes
,er1av ard copied portion of Collector
Redmans records of special liquor taxes paid
10 he used in trials against rumsellers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-23

AT the entertainment Thursday evening at
the Y. NJ. 9. A. rooms Mr.. f. w. Adams of
Portland gave some very interesting readings,
the audience showing their appreciation by
frequent applause and encores. His render
Ing of the selections was mastery. Mrs.
Rideout gave piano Solo, the Misses Cross
duets, and Mr.. S. w. Simpson, song. The
Chair was taken by the Secretary, Mr.. A. E.
Hines. very enjoyable evening was spent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-23

Ice began to flow by the city in the river
about Is o'clock on Thursday, continuing
in VARYING quantities during the afternoon.
We understand the river is clear between
skowhegan and this city and would be open
10 the sea were it not for the ice in Merry
meeting Bay.
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The remains of Mrs. Mary Cunningham,
who died in Dorchester, Mass, on Sunday
last. were brought to this city for burial
Wednesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-23

The country roads are hardly passable by
reason OF the mud and but few teams are
soon. travelling being about Suspended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-23

The play "She stoops to Conquer" which
will be presented May Sd, in connection with
the Festival of Authors, will be rehearsed at
the Universallst vestry this evening. The
east will be measured for costumes by Hay
den, the Boston costumer, at this rehearsal,
and it Is hoped that all will be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-23

Fast Day passed very quietly. Business
was partially suspended. many of the stores
closing their doors. The cotton factory con-
tinued in operation. Owing to the bad con-
d;tion of the streets there was but little driv-
ING, although several parties on horseback
we're seen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-23

We understand that some of our citizens
are preparing to properly observe Arbor Day
,v setting out of trees, shrubbery, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-23

The Star of the East will leave Lincoln
wharf, Boston, on her first trip to the Ken
A0hec. NEXT Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-23

Some two.tbirds of the rumsellers indicted
,v the Grand Jury have demurred their
oaeps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-23

Mr. Daniel T. Pike is making marked i'm
,,ovements on his residence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-04-23

Snow banks seriously intefered with base
ball on FAST Day and the diamond on the
State grounds could not be seen so deeply was
it buried. The boys, however, found field
on top of Winthrop hill which was mostly
the day, one Of which resulted in score OF
10 to II.